Ground Software Engineer III - Blue Ring

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Our Blue Ring program is looking for experienced personnel to join their ground system team as a ground software engineer. We are a passionate group developing mobility missions that will impact the history of space exploration! We are a team with wide-ranging skillsets that value problem-solving. You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

We are seeking a Ground Software Engineer to lead the development of our mission-critical orchestration platform managing our global ground station network. In this role, you will architect and implement solutions that form the vital communications link between Earth and space operations.

Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers, you will deliver scalable, secure, and highly reliable solutions that ensure continuous ground station availability for mission-critical spacecraft communications while providing sophisticated planning capabilities that maximize operational efficiency across the entire ground network.

Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit earth - passion for our mission is required!

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop distributed software systems for ground station network orchestration and core infrastructure services.

• Test and integrate software systems that run on both commercial and in-house developed hardware.

• Implement mission planning and scheduling tools for contact-window planning, resource allocation, and operational timeline management.

• Conduct comprehensive post-mission analytics to evaluate ground network performance metrics, identify optimization opportunities, and generate technical recommendations for system improvements.

• Collaborate with external customers to architect secure, high-performance interfaces for Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and payload data transfer workflow.

• Create APIs and secure interfaces for ground station command and control.

• Develop interactive web dashboards with real-time visualization capabilities.

• Design and implement integration frameworks for third-party ground stations and external customer systems.

• Create automated workflow engines for routine operations, anomaly response, and autonomous sequences.

• Establish comprehensive monitoring systems with configurable alerts to ensure operational stability and visibility across the network.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, networking, and RF/DSP engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of professional software development experience

• 5+ years of experience with Python, C++ or Rust

• 5+ years of experience working in Linux environments

• Experience developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from their previous assignments.   

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

• Strong written and communication skills to support end-to-end customer testing for both internal programs and external clients.

Desired:

• Proficiency in JavaScript and experience building backend or full-stack applications

• 5+ years of experience working on ground station or communication system operations

• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure

• Experience designing and consuming APIs including RESTful services

• Working knowledge of network protocols including TCP and UDP

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

• Familiarity with Ansible (for deployment and configuration management)

• Understanding of RF and modulation/demodulation concepts

• Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, latency, bandwidth, and reliability

• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in production environments

• AI experience for State of Health diagnosis in NOC and network orchestration environments

• Proven experience implementing and integrating OSS and BSS systems within telecommunications or similar industries.

• Hands-on experience working with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce, including configuration, integration, and process automation.

• Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management, front end interfacing, and sales enablement features within CRM tools.

• Demonstrated experience integrating systems and workflows across the full mission chain, including mission planning and operations, Monitoring & Control (M&C) systems, ground station scheduling and resource allocation, with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end data flows between these systems.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $121,323.00 - $169,852.20
WA applicants is $121,323.00 - $169,852.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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